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Heartland RV Park

Heartland RV Park, near Hermosa, South Dakota, is a bustling spot that caters to a variety of campers, from RV enthusiasts to those looking for a cozy cabin experience. With a whopping 231 sites, this park is designed to accommodate big rigs and offers a range of amenities that make it a convenient base for exploring the nearby attractions.

The park features a restaurant and bar that hosts live music, which visitors rave about. Clean restrooms and laundry facilities are a big plus, and many campers appreciate the friendly staff who keep everything running smoothly. As one guest noted, “The work campers are all so nice; they keep busy every day!”

For those eager to explore, Heartland RV Park is just a short drive from iconic sites like Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. The surrounding area is rich with scenic beauty, including views of wildlife and stunning landscapes. While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the well-maintained grounds and the convenience of on-site food options make it a solid choice for families and travelers alike. Whether you're here for a weekend or an extended stay, Heartland RV Park has plenty to offer.

Description

Heartland RV Park and Cabins is a top rated (Good Sam 10/10/10 & Google 4.7) modern RV Park located only 20 minutes from Mount Rushmore, 30 minutes from Crazy Horse Monument, and just 8 minutes from Custer State Park. Located in the heart of the Black Hills, we are perfectly located to serve as your base camp for all the attractions in the Black Hills.

Location

Heartland RV Park is located in South Dakota

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Directions

Heartland RV Park and Cabins is easy to find. Located just 14 miles south of Rapid City on Hwy 79. Main gate is located on Hwy 79, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Hwys 79 & 36, at mile marker #59.

Coordinates

43.8215262 N
103.20113436 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 4, 2023

Large RV park with restaurant

Large park with lots of sites. Level spots. Fenced in dog park. Restaurant and bar on site with live music. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean restrooms and laundry facilities.  Close to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and Mt. Rushmore.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Roger M., June 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Roger M., June 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Roger M., June 4, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 3, 2022

Nice & Clean

We were here for 19 days.  We had a nice time here.  The work campers are all so nice, They keep busy everyday!  We felt that the food was great and so convenient.  We had breakfast here many mornings and pizza and wings a few times.  The live bands were a nice touch!  I ended up having a terrible stomach pain, back pain and went to the ER in Rapid City 6 days after we arrived, ended up having my gallbladder removed at Monument Hospital.  Heartland was a nice safe quiet place for me to recover.  We have a 5th wheel, 40 foot and we fit perfectly in our pull thru.  Road noise was there, however, they cannot control that.  Rapid City is a quick drive, lots of shopping and dining available.  We were able to go to Needles Highway, the wildlife loop and Iron Mountain Road before I got sick.  After my surgery (6 days later) we were able to drive to Keystone and Hill City.  Both fun little towns.  Hermosa is very close. Has a nice chicken restaurant next to a nice antique / gift shop and has a drive in theater.  We were not able to enjoy the theater tho.  This campground is at a great location for a base camp!  We would stay here again.

Site703-ask to be as far from the road noise.
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Come Wheelin’ with John & Christie W., September 3, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2022

Frist Rate RV Park but Poor Spacing and Highway Noise

Sam wrote a great review on 5/20/22 which I agree with. I visited just after the 4th of July and the construction was apparently complete. What keeps this from being a 5 are the size of the sites and the proximity to the highway 79. The sites are smallest I have been to and there is absolutely no privacy. I had to wear earplugs at night to be able to sleep at night. The park is huge with 229 sites. They have a staff of 30 to run the thing. All of the staff members were really great. The small restaurant with limited menu and a bar is a big plus. They are located in the Event Center which hosts live music on many evenings. They had a free wine tasting of local wines most of which are made from berries instead of grapes because of the environment. I give the bathrooms an A. I apologize for not including photos of the campground but had a family emergency come up an totally forgot to do this before I left. I was able to visit Wind Caves NP and Custer State Park(A Must), and Rushmore with Heartland as the basecamp.

Site503
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Duncan G., July 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Duncan G., July 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Duncan G., July 11, 2022
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Reviewed May. 20, 2022

Heartland RV Park

We stayed at Heartland RV Park for a week. We stayed in our 34 foot trailer in a “large RV site.” The sites are sort of close together, but we’ve stayed in parks where you’re much closer. You get a nice grass strip with a fire ring. Most sites have one small tree. This park is extremely well-maintained. The grounds, sites and bathroom/shower/laundry facilities were immaculate. We stayed on a row where there was additional parking which was very nice. There is a nice children’s playground area which is fenced in. There is a store on-site with ice, propane, beer, wine, snacks…a little of everything. There is breakfast and dinner available on-site, and they will deliver it right to you! We had both breakfast and dinner while we were there. They serve Hunts Brothers pizza and wings for dinner which was nothing too special but it wasn’t bad. Breakfast was way better than dinner. There are 20 or so cable TV channels available. All of the park staff we encountered were very friendly.

As far as the cons of this park, and the main reason I rated it down a star: the noise. This park is situated right on a four-lane highway. We were almost as far from the highway as was possible and the highway noise is unreal. I can’t imagine being in the cabins or the row of sites next to the highway. There is no barrier, no trees, no fence, nothing, between you and the highway. Consider this when booking.

In addition to noise from the highway, there was the constant noise of work in the park. They were constructing some sort of building in the northeast corner while we were there, so there was construction noise. They were also constantly (I am not exaggerating here) mowing, weed whacking, or grading the road while we were there. We were awoken at 0800 one morning to the road grader in action. They also employed the use of an enormous water truck to water the grass in the sites. So I guess what I’m saying is this is not the park to visit if you’re looking for quiet. You will not find it here.

We did have two instances where the shower had no hot water. We were right next to a wifi repeater but had consistent connection issues so we couldn’t use the park wifi.

That being said, we would absolutely return to this park. Excellent hospitality and amenities, and centrally located to a lot of great sights.

PROS: Beautifully maintained On-site store with hot food delivered to your door Clean Children’s play area Centrally located to many attractions

CONS: Noisy No hot shower water on two occasions Unreliable wifi connection Sites close together

Site622
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2021

Campsites are crowded together

Campsite was very close to highway and sites are very close,but the bathrooms were super clean and updated. It’s a nice campground is you like being close to your neighbors

Site301
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Jennifer , September 7, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021

Heartland rv park

Our homebase for 5 days to all the national parks in the area. great staff friendly, food and beer on location

Site1005
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Camping in S. Dakota

First day in park. Nice amenities, full hookups, camp store, pool, and some food available.

Site801
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 6, 2021

Close to attractions and free way.

We stayed early on the season the winter campers did not clean up after there dogs, when they did they put it on the fire pit. Be warned they have a open sewer pit could be a problem on the summer.

Site323
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2020

Good Stop

Stayed 2 nights, great communication via email re reservation and check out. Staff friendly Clean park , sites a bit close to each other but level . Not much grass or trees Clean laundry , good WiFi other activities closed for the season

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2019

Nice Cabins!

This place was super clean and the two older ladies at the front desk where extremely nice. The showers where hot and not really busy ( We stayed here in July). This was close to Custers Park and about twenty minutes from Rapid City. Will definitely be back!

  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Abigail  D., September 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Abigail  D., September 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Heartland RV Park by Abigail  D., September 14, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Heartland RV Park?

    Camping at Heartland RV Park can cost between $29.99 and $69.99 depending on the site.

  • Does Heartland RV Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Heartland RV Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Heartland RV Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Heartland RV Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Heartland RV Park have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Heartland RV Park does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Heartland RV Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.